2.1 Flashcards
From 2000-2010 which 2 consecutive vintages were outstanding for German Eiswein?
2008 and 2009
How was the 1983 vintage for Sauternes?
Ideal growing conditions with an abundant crop 5*
What does “Rive” indicate on a bottle of Prosecco?
It can only be put on a bottle from Conegliano-Valdobbiadenne Superiore Prosecco and indicates the fruit has been all hand harvested from a hillside vineyard from one single vintage
Which South Australian zones are entitled to use the Adelaide Super Zone?
Barossa (Barossa Valley, Eden Valley(High Eden))
Fleurieu (Currency Creek, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne creek, Mclaren Vale, Southern Fleurieu)
Mt. Lofty Ranges (Adelaide Hills(Lenswood, Picadilly Valley), Adelaide Plains, Clare Valley)
What are the GIs within Victoria for the following wineries:
Bindi, Giaconda, Mount Mary
Bindi is Macedon Ranges region of the Port Philip zone
Giaconda is the Beechworth region of Northeast Victoria zone
Mount Mary is the Yarra Valley region of the Port Philiph zone
What style of wine is “Noble Black from DeBartoli? Where is the winery located?
It is a fortified and barrel aged version of the botrytised wine Noble one from the Riverina region of New South Wales
Which clone of Muscat is used in the production of Rutherglen Muscat?
Muscat a petits grains rouge. Locally known as brown muscat
what are the soils of Hermitage
Granite with a topsoil of mica, schist and gneiss
What is provinage?
It is some sort of viticultural process in champagne
Where is the Val d’Elsa?
It is a commune of production for Chianti Classico near the town of Firenze
Which botanicals contribute to the flavor of Barolo Chinato?
Quinine, gentian root, rhubarb
Who makes cuvee anna maria clementi?
Ca’del Bosco in Franciacorta
Name 3 grapes used in the production of Sherry?
PX, Palomino Fino, Palomino de Jerez, Moscatel
What is Futsuu-Shu?
basic sake that does not quilify for Tokutei Meishou-shu status and accounts for 80% of all sake produced
Who makes the following wines: El Pison, Prado Enea, Castillo Ygay?
El Pison is Artadi, Prado Enea is Bodegas Muga and Castillo Ygay is Marques de Murrieta
